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Cleaning is one of those unavoidable life tasks that most homeowners have as part of their daily routines. Neglecting to stay on top of it can leave your property looking and feeling untidy, and if issues aren't tackled properly, they may rapidly become a health risk.
Hundreds of cleaning products line shop shelves, with entire aisles often devoted to them. Despite the wide variety, one professional celebrity house cleaner has revealed her "finest" tool of the trade, which isn't found down the cleaning aisle.
TikTok user Gem (@diamondgemcleaning) claims that she sources the 'perfect' product from an unexpected location. She revealed to her followers: "Like most cleaners, I'm obsessed with a good-quality microfibre cloth. I'm going to let you in on a secret -- Asda is the place to go, but not the cleaning section."
She picked up a packet of microfibre cloths retailing for £4. She explains that simply because they're in the car aisle, positioned alongside wiper blades and screenwash, nothing stops you from using these in your house, as the packaging clearly states they are "ideal for car and home".
The cleaner continued: "I've been buying these for years and can't recommend them enough". She described the multipack as "some of the best cloths" that she uses for work, reports the Daily Record.
Microfibre cloths clean effectively by trapping dirt and bacteria using static and capillary action. They work on various surfaces without scratching, and are reusable - meaning people cut down on waste and get plenty of use out of them before needing to buy a replacement.
Followers were quick to thank Gem for the expert guidance. One said: "Thanks for the tip, I need to buy some new cloths!" Another posted: "I love these too!" Meanwhile, a third responded: "I'm going to get some!" Some were eager to share their own discoveries in the comments section as well.
A TikTok user has praised Costco's microfibre cloths, and said: "Costco microfibre cloths are the best. Honestly, go try them. They're amazing!" Another user backed up this claim, writing: "Costco's microfibre cloths are the best."
Gem, who regularly posts videos on social media about her business, general life, and lesser-known cleaning tips, had some advice for those using disinfectant sprays earlier this year. She claimed that most people are "doing it wrong".
In her video, she explained: "I see so many people on [TikTok] spraying away, and then they wipe. You mustn't do that, you need to leave it."
She further advised that people should "always read the back" of products, as most will need to sit for several minutes to properly disinfect and kill germs. By not giving the spray enough time, she warned: "If you're just spraying and wiping, you may as well not be using it, it's wasting your money."